Model Comparison

Grok 4.5 vs Kimi K3

Grok 4.5 ranks #35 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 122, while Kimi K3 ranks #20 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 127. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

Where They Sit on the IQ Bell Curve
Both models highlighted on the standard normal IQ distribution of every tracked model
IQ Dimensions Head to Head
The seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Domains Head to Head
Applied domain composite scores where at least one model is measured
Grok 4.5xAIKimi K3Kimi
Rank#35#20
IQ122127
Abstract Reasoning104106
Mathematical Reasoning125135
Academic Reasoning130132
Programmatic Reasoning126135
Computer Use124130
Reliability125121
Knowledge Work124127
Emotional Reasoning—133
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens$6.20$20.17
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens$8.00$18.00
Speed60 tok/s44 tok/s
Context Window500K1.0M
Released2026-07-082026-07-16
Open WeightsNoYes